Nerissa Naidoo

Education: Diploma in Mechanical Draughting, Damelin (2019-2021), TEFL and TESOL certificate, TEFL Universal (2023)

Experience: Human Interest & Crime Updates Journalist, Briefly News (2024–Present); Copy Editor & Fact-Checker, National Today (2023–2025); Content Editor, Entail.ai (2023–2024); Feature Writer, Featherpen.org (2021–2025).

Nerissa Naidoo is a journalist and editor with seven years of publishing experience, specialising in human-interest features, societal developments, and breaking crime updates for Briefly News. Having worked as a copy editor and content accuracy specialist for international publications like National Today and Entail.ai, Nerissa applies rigorous fact-checking and ethical standards to sensitive news stories, including police updates, community affairs, and public safety reporting. Contact: nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

3058 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"This is sad": Pretoria man's sad reminder of SA's state of crisis leaves Mzansi angry

People

a year ago

“It really hurts”: Young student’s emotional national anthem moment leaves Mzansi relating

People

a year ago

“Money can’t buy you this”: KwaZulu-Natal gent shows coworker couple going to KFC after work

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“We cooked”: Polish dance teacher and 2 students bring out killer moves for Amapiano dance challenge

People

a year ago

“It can’t be R2,300”: Young woman’s caregiver alleged salary leaves SA in disbelief

Women Empowerment

a year ago

“Did you know?”: Travel creator shows mind-boggling aeroplane hotel in Cape Town

People

a year ago

"Surprise nappy shower": Johannesburg men throw epic nappy shower for friend expecting first baby

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Joburg men surprised their friend with a nappy shower complete with pink tutus and confetti. The touching celebration has Mzansi praising modern friendship goals.

"Knowledge is power": Boss babes of Mzansi celebrates 5 years of empowering SA women with new skills

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Boss Babes of South Africa celebrates 5 years of empowering women with new #ShareSisonke skills initiative. This platform is changing lives across SA.

"Working smart, not hard": KZN woman shows young girl cooking pap with mixer, dividing Mzansi

People

a year ago

One teenager used an electric mixer to cook pap instead of a traditional wooden spoon. Her viral method has South Africans debating smart cooking vs tradition.

"I'm so extremely happy": Northern Cape woman shows how she got a RDP house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Northern Cape woman, Yvodia Andrews, shared an emotional story of inheriting her late mother's RDP house. Her message to other South Africans touched hearts.

"They will never forget you": Mzansi gushes over principal gifting staff red roses

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A school principal surprised female staff with red roses in a heartwarming video. His thoughtful gesture of appreciation has touched hearts across South Africa.

"You have money": Cape Town man's funny commentary on rich woman's gourmet meal goes viral

People

a year ago

A Cape Town man's funny commentary on rich woman's gourmet cooking process goes viral. His reaction to her cooking methods had Mzansi in stitches.

“You're blessed”: Mzansi gushes over KZN orphan who raised siblings winning a R10 million jackpot

People

a year ago

A KZN woman who became family head after her parents passed away won a massive lottery prize. Her plans for her future are warming hearts across the country.

"One of the best I've seen": Mzansi gushes over man's modern decorated bachelor pad

People

a year ago

Local man shows off stunning bachelor flat with modern design featuring leather finishes, built-in storage, and green-yellow colour scheme that has SA talking.

"It was ridiculous": Mother shares R10k grocery haul for family of 3 from Woolies

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother shared a viral R10k Woolworths grocery haul for a family of 3, highlighting rising food costs as VAT increases affect South African households.

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